Gas Platform Production Engineer

True Manufacturing•O'Fallon, MO

About The Position

Overview The Production Engineering Department is made up of two groups: Process Engineering (supporting assembly lines/areas) and Project Engineering . A Project Engineer design s and modifies materials, assemblies, and final products in all no n-refrigeration related areas to meet customer and internal needs. Proj ect Engineers also complete a variety of engineering project work that also includes new machine acquisitions that improve the eff iciency of our production areas. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Help design, test , and manufacture premium consumer cooking products . Assist with quality improvements , refreshes , facelifts, and new product development . Interface cross- functionally to ensure product design is consumer focused and designed for manufacturing . Ability to execute test plan s to create products compliant with regulatory requirements for consumer cooking. Develop production processes and above-and- beyond t esting specifically for pr emium consumer cooking products. Be part of a cross functional team that works to best utilize internal resources. Assist with d evelop ing and de liver ing production design projects and capital improvement projects from start - up through implementation . Apply Lean principles to new processes and production areas . Deliver quality engineering solutions to internal and external customers . Work with suppliers to develop solutions, quotes , and return on investment for various projects . Ability to study processes, conduct time studies and use information to develop improvements . Create and update production area layouts using ACAD /DraftSight and Solid Works for design work . Design, develop , and implement new assembly lines and areas . W ork with all facets of production and various degrees of skill sets to achieve a common goal . Develop process work instructions for new equipment and/or new procedures . Liaison between customers and workers from different specialty disciplines Develop ideas to improve safety, quality, productivity , and production flexibility . Collect , compile, and analyze data on manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve production processes . Develop ergonomic improvements for manufacturing processes as needed . Occasional Travel domestically and internationally as needed .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering management, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or similar field required.
Five or more years of related experience required.
Ability to lead people, obtain commitment from team members, and achieve results through others.
Positive attitude, team player, open minded, innovative engineer that will support the direction and policies of the Company.
Ability to think ahead, set daily and weekly goals, and create action plans to achieve results.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task while keeping projects on time.
Be the “support” mechanism for the internal customers.
Self-motivated, responsible individual that requires minimal direction.
Creative thinker – “Idea” person – ability to find/develop own ideas that lead to continuous improvement.
Strong time management skills including multitasking, prioritization, forward planning, and adherence to deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to be assertive and diplomatic when interacting with co-workers.
Display a positive attitude and support the direction and policies of the Company.
Strong mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Consumer appliance experience preferred.
Experience developing gas oven cavities and gas surface burners.
Experience with electric appliances on hot side.
Experience with induction and electric surface elements for indoor and outdoor cooking.
Sheet metal fabrication experience preferred.
Lean experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Help design, test , and manufacture premium consumer cooking products
Assist with quality improvements , refreshes , facelifts, and new product development
Interface cross- functionally to ensure product design is consumer focused and designed for manufacturing
Ability to execute test plan s to create products compliant with regulatory requirements for consumer cooking.
Develop production processes and above-and- beyond t esting specifically for pr emium consumer cooking products.
Be part of a cross functional team that works to best utilize internal resources.
Assist with d evelop ing and de liver ing production design projects and capital improvement projects from start - up through implementation
Apply Lean principles to new processes and production areas
Deliver quality engineering solutions to internal and external customers
Work with suppliers to develop solutions, quotes , and return on investment for various projects
Ability to study processes, conduct time studies and use information to develop improvements
Create and update production area layouts using ACAD /DraftSight and Solid Works for design work
Design, develop , and implement new assembly lines and areas
W ork with all facets of production and various degrees of skill sets to achieve a common goal
Develop process work instructions for new equipment and/or new procedures
Liaison between customers and workers from different specialty disciplines
Develop ideas to improve safety, quality, productivity , and production flexibility
Collect , compile, and analyze data on manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve production processes
Develop ergonomic improvements for manufacturing processes as needed
Occasional Travel domestically and internationally as needed